Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s Indian-Spiced ‘Bombay’ Potatoes.Photo:Jennifer Causey
Jennifer Causey
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s potatoes are anything but boring.
“I do love a good ol’ simple roasted potato, but here’s how we Indians do it! It’s all about bold, fresh spices [with] heat from fresh chiles,” says the author of the newJoyfullcookbook.
“It’s a comforting, satisfying and nourishing dish that doesn’t require more than a drizzle of raita or yogurt and some naan or rice to make it a cozy, carb-y meal," adds Devlukia-Shetty, who is married to life-coachJay Shetty.
Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia-Shetty.Mark Von Holden/E! Entertainment/NBC via Getty
Mark Von Holden/E! Entertainment/NBC via Getty
Devlukia-Shetty shares 125 easy, plant-based recipes inJoyfulllike this one. “It’s really not what you eat, it’s how you season and flavor it,” she told PEOPLE in August when announcing the book. “You can take a humble potato and take yourself to different regions of the world with the spices you use.”
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s Indian-Spiced ‘Bombay’ Potatoes
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. brown or black mustard seeds
½ Tbsp. grated fresh ginger (from 1 [2-in.] piece)
½ to 1 tsp. chopped fresh hot Indian or Thai green chile (from 2 chiles)
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground turmeric
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes (from 1 [15.5-oz.] can)
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1.Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium high. Add potatoes; cook until just fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain potatoes, and let steam dry in a colander.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds; cook, stirring constantly, until seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Add ginger and green chile; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in garam masala, coriander, cumin and turmeric; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add tomatoes and salt; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
3.Add potatoes to the spiced tomato sauce and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, top with cilantro; serve immediately.
Serves:6Active time:15 minutesTotal time:25 minutes
source: people.com
